ArriveCan shows government consultants should prove ethical business foundations before getting contracts

Acknowledging the role of external consultants in conducting the business of government is important for politicians of all stripes and federal decision-makers. There should be a new focus on optimizing the return on investment.
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos respond to the auditor general’s report on ArriveCan in the House of Commons foyer on Feb. 12.

The ArriveCan saga has created a reputational challenge for every consultant who works with the federal government. The worst actors have created an atmosphere of distrust and derision of external consultants. The government needs to do a better job of knowing who they are h...

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